FICTION

Bear and Bee: Too Busy

by Sergio RUZZIER
illus. by Sergio Ruzzier. 48p. Hyperion/Disney. Mar. 2014. Tr $14.99. ISBN 9781423159612. LC 2012037300.
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PreS-Gr 2—Due to household chores, Bee politely declines Bear's invitations to roll down a hill, climb trees, and splash in the pond. When a discouraged Bear finally sleeps, Bee begs him to get up and gaze at the moon. A compromise is forged as the friends watch the moon from the pond. Early readers will appreciate the quick resolution. Flat illustrations with spare backgrounds focus on personalities. Bear wears only red sandals, and Bee sports mislaced sneakers. Bee's arms efficiently sauté, spoon, and season a meal. This easy-reading glimpse of making friendship work is sure to have a wide audience.—Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA
In their second offering, while Bee completes his chores, Bear frolics about, eagerly and enthusiastically calling for his friend to join him. At day's end, Bee is ready to enjoy the moonlight with Bear, but Bear's cozy cave calls; the friends concoct a simple, happy solution. Ruzzier's digitally colored pen-and-ink illustrations infuse Bee and Bear's conundrum with warmth and affection.
Reviewed by Gay Lynn Van Vleck , Feb 01, 2014

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